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Old 24-07-2007, 01:36 PM   #1
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Default el gt wheels genuine or not

hey their guys just wondering if anyone knows the easiest way to tell if my gt wheels are genuine or copies they have tickford centre badges in them

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Old 24-07-2007, 01:40 PM   #2
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17" x 8" non-genuine
17" x 8 1/2" genuine
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Old 24-07-2007, 01:44 PM   #3
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ok cool that makes em non genuine
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Old 24-07-2007, 01:48 PM   #4
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Bugger, could of been in for a Jackpot, some guy on eBay wants $1,800 for his - tell him he is dreaming

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Old 24-07-2007, 07:47 PM   #5
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mine are already on car just wanted to know wether they were or not what sought of dollars are a set of copies with in good condition with good tires
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Macca, You can get them for $1500 brand spankin' with tyres,
Gonna put the convo's on the EB? lol
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Old 24-07-2007, 10:30 PM   #7
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Genuine ones came with champagne coloured Ford centre caps. The fakes have silver coloured Tickford centers.

Also because of the extra 1/2" the originals have slightly more 'dish'.
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